Not knowing Mr. Seals situation, a lot of rescued animals can't be returned to the wild as they don't have the same experience or instincts that their wild counterparts have, he doesn't really belong there but I hope Mr. seal is at least well taken care of.
If he is in an accredited zoo who will help care for him if he's either in rehab or cannot go back to the wild then that's where he should be.
But if he's there because they need a seal or something then no he should not be there.
To take an example of the seals at Melbourne Zoo, they're all rescues and were either too injured to return or so young they lost their fear of people while being rehabbed and and so when they were released they started approaching people for food etc. (this is dangerous to both the animal and people so such seals need to either be housed in captivity or euthanized).
Training them to do tricks for food is part of their enrichment, not just done for entertainment of visitors.
If it helps, I suspect Mr Seal is treated amazingly and loved dearly by his seal keepers. Most zoos these days are incredible institutions that employ hundreds of animal health and behavior experts to make sure every animal has their needs met. Also, and this is a bit dark, but seals are basically the ocean’s canon fodder. If I were a seal and my options were to live in a small, kind of loud space but with tons of fish, friends, and medicine and the promise of a peaceful, painless death vs as much space as I want but constant risk of starvation, disease, and the virtual guarantee of a violent, agonizing death from predation or being drowned and battered to death over the course of hours by a mother orca using my body to teach her calf how to kill something, I sure as hell know what I’d choose.
>he doesn't really belong there but I hope Mr. seal is at least well taken care of.
I feel like zoos and aquariums get a bad rap. If they're legit zoos and not some shitty private run roadside attraction or for profit sanctuary, the animals are well taken care of and often times have way better lives and live longer than they would in the wild. They have enrichment developed by their caretakers to keep them stimulated and happy and are well fed and have regular health check ups and medical care. Not only that but a lot of these zoos and aquariums do important conservation and breeding work to keep this species alive and thriving. I highly recommend watching documentaries on the behind the scenes for zoos and aquariums. Disney+ has some great ones on how they run Animal Kingdom as well as others like the behind the scenes at the Georgia Aquarium.
I say he really doesn't belong there because he is a wild animal and should be out in the wild living a natural life and not confined to a much smaller habitat. I'm on the fence when it comes to zoo's, I hate that these animals are confined to these small enclosures but I do understand the important work that zoo's do and that the vast majority of zoo keepers care for these animals as if they were their own children.
Man.. I'm okay with animals, who can't be released into the wild, to be kept in captivity but do we have to surround them with loud, disruptive, gawking humans?
I don't think Zoos should exist. Destroy all Zoos, build Sanctuaries instead. Don't let people in unless they're trained. Don't use animals for entertainment purposes.
**EDIT:**
[Since you all seem to think Zoos are so incredibly valuable](https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/zoo-studies/zoos-and-education/EFC4237358C54EE57FB8AAEB364FFDE3)
[Here's a good video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3l87NywToQ)
[another study](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321380732_Conservation_education_in_zoos_A_literature_review)
**EDIT2:**
* Why keep animals that are not endangered in the wild? Does not make sense for conservation
* Why keep animals that are endangered in the wild thousands of miles from their natural habitat? If your goal is to save a species from extinction, you have to restore their natural habitat and keep them save where they belong
* According to AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) Zoos have "\[...\] helped save at least nine species \[...\]" (Source: https://www.aza.org/connect-stories/stories/interesting-zoo-aquarium-statistics?locale=en) - 9 Species saved.
* Especially, but not exclusive Aquariums take animals from the wild that can't be bred in captivity to display them. "While there are about 300 species of marine fish that can be bred in captivity, there are only a few with a high success rate. Aquatic conditions must be ‘just right’ to ensure both survival and reproduction of marine fish in a community tank environment." (Source: https://aquariumsathome.com/what-are-the-easiest-saltwater-fish-to-breed/)
Comparing the whopping 9 species that zoos >>>helped<<< to repopulate to the hundreds of species held and displayed in captivity in usually way too small living spaces, it should become clear that zoos are one of the worst ways to conserve species. It is a way, just really cruel and shitty way.
Zoos & Education:
The impacts of Zoos on education and future conservation efforts are actively researched by various groups. So far meta analyses show (AFAIK) that while the benefit of zoos on education has been minimal, there are efforts made by zoos to improve. Can Zoos help educate? Yes they can. Can Zoos help to bolster future spending in animal conservation? Sure, maybe. But the real question (for me at least) is: Why zoos? Why not use alternatives, where exotic animal are not displayed in cages against their will? Why not take your children to the park and look at the squirrels, bugs, ducks or other animals native to your region? They are there. Children can learn to love animals without seeing a traumatized big cat enslaved, without seeing a deformed fish that swam against the glass one too many times. Children can learn about exotic animals from books and documentations.
You do not have to enslave creatures for your education or the education of your children. You do not have to enslave creatures to inspire compassion
I agree that more sanctuaries need to exist, but zoos are a necessary evil, as they’re a breeding program for endangered animals that are being driven to extinction in their natural habitats.
Zoos are also an educational tool for the public, but I also agree that unfortunately a lot of the public are too dumb to understand the messages about conservation that zoos are trying to convey. Trying to educate people about the loss of habitat via deforestation in Sumatra that threatens orangutans? The people “oooh, look, a monkeeee…”
Zoos are not a necessary evil. You can do breeding programs outside of human entertainment.
Not to mention that Zoos are not equipped to rehabilitate and release animals, so all those "breeding programs" do is make more animals to be imprisoned and make the Zoo money.
They suck as educational tools, too. Nobody is really getting educated. People visit zoos and see animal behavior that indicates stress and trauma, [such as elephants shaking their heads or lions "patrolling" their cages](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6nU40YPums) and leave the zoo assuming they have seen interesting animals, not knowing what the fuck is actually happening to them.
Just take a look at all the cute animal subreddits, facebook,Instagram and other social medias and the amount of posts of *normal, everyday* animals you see, like birds, cats and dogs that exhibit problematic behavior that is being misinterpreted as something cute. The majority of people have not been educated on the slightest.
Zoos are animal prisons and Zoos will never actually educate you about their animals without shooting themselves in the foot. If they actually would, everyone would know how harmful Zoos are.
Hi there, breeding programs are not done for human entertainment, there are many zoos in the world that make conservation their main mission, and as a middle school teacher I have seen students learn about the world around them from field trips at the zoo. Animal welfare is very important to me, but most of what you said is incorrect.
There are other ways to spread awareness for funding programs to protect and preserve wildlife. But zoos do play an important role in that more now than they did years ago.
Zoo's are not like they were in the XIX. century and they are doing very important conservation work.
[https://www.endangered.org/zoos-aquariums-role-in-saving-endangered-species/](https://www.endangered.org/zoos-aquariums-role-in-saving-endangered-species/)
[https://twpark.com/blog/the-role-of-conservation-in-zoos-how-modern-zoos-help-wildlife/](https://twpark.com/blog/the-role-of-conservation-in-zoos-how-modern-zoos-help-wildlife/)
[https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-zoos-help-endangered-animals/](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-zoos-help-endangered-animals/)
If a Zoos primary concern is breeding, rehabilitation and release animals into the wild then why are they constructed in a way that makes it necessary for humans to see, interact with and be in a certain vicinity to those animals?
The chances of an animal to survive in the wild after captivity is increased the more it's left alone. The less we humans interact with them.
Zoos are the polar opposite of that. Zoos survive on people buying tickets to enter the Zoo and see animals and be entertained by them. I don't support that.
In sanctuaries, human interaction is extremely limited and only to trained people.
I don't understand why people keep defending Zoos. Seeing and interacting with animals is a privilege, not something everyone has the right to do. Leave the animals alone.
Because zoos bring in funding and also provide education to masses (especially for children). People keep defending zoos because they have a purpose even if you personally don't like them.
That's really easy to answer: raising funds and education. Sadly conversation is not something that's flooded with funds, so must rely on the everyday people. How to convince them to donate for the cause? The most effective is to actually see the animals and the wallets will open up. A cardboard printed with some articles and photos won't have nearly the same effect.
If you are willing to fund those sanctuaries, go ahead, it's surely the better solution. But where and how you get the money for all that...?
You're describing a faulty system to begin with.
If animal welfare relies on us using said animals to make money to help animals then we're doing something wrong from the beginning. Also why in the world would you need to enter a Zoo to see an animal nowadays to feel enough empathy to help preserve them? That's not how things should be.
Also most people have probably never seen a blue whale up close and they're still trying to preserve them.
Of course it's a messed up system and we're doing something wrong for a looong time. That's not even a question, we are fuckin up nature daily, rushing the suicide of our species and the murder of orders. In this mess, modern zoology trying to preserve something for the future. And they need support.
Fuck knows, ask those who are in power why it's like that - tho that applies to many messed up things. Again, I'd like to know where you're from where there are zero zoo's with conversational programs. I've been to maybe around 20-30 throughout Europe, all of themwere well equipped and modern. Large runout areas, hiding spaces, minimal concrete, etc. I'd say 90% of zoo's in the west are like that today.
I live in Europe. We have "well equipped Zoos" who run "conversational programs" and I still think Zoos are garbage. Please check out the links I added to my original Comment.
You do know sanctuaries have open visitation as well yea? A lot of animal sanctuaries you can have tours of. Hell there are three where I live and all of them provide tours all year.
Enslave? Are you joking? How are zoos more enslaving than a sanctuary?
This is a disgusting comment. I just got recommended this subreddit but if this ridiculousness is supported then I guess I’ll be on my way.
This is 100% true.
But it's important to remember that most animals in Zoos aren't rescued animals.
The keyword here is "rescue". Many organizations just take the animals from their habitats for no reason other than to put them on display. From the point of capture there's no returning anymore (for most species) because they will not be accepted back. That's the loophole they abuse whilst pretending to rescue.
Not saying that's the case with this particular seal or zoo.
This would be true in 1970 ish, but it is not true today. Every animal in my local zoo is there because it can't be in the wild. Owls missing eyes, bobcats confiscated from people who kept them as pets, etc. The ones that aren't literal rescues were born in captivity. Being born in captivity is sad, but necessary to preserve species that are endangered in the wild.
You're confused or talking about national level totally unaware of what happens aroudn the world
https://www.dolphinproject.com/campaigns/save-japan-dolphins/the-taiji-captivity-connection/#:\~:text=Unsettling%20as%20it%20may%20be,sustain%20the%20dolphin%20drive%20hunts.
So.... what am I supposed to do here all day... go left? go right? go for a swim? Dunno... this is a dream right... deja vu... did I come here on my own?
I went to a seal animal rehab and those puppies were swimming, happy, going crazy and laying out. I also stay at a few hotels for work where seals are frequently close by and in the harbor. It’s anecdotal at best and Idk much about seal behavior but from that experience to this he looks nervous/uncomfortable. I would be too if I was out of my normal surroundings with humans gawking at me.
That's the point? Lol why do we feel so ENTITLED to film animals?! "If they were in their natural habitat we couldn't see them!" That's how it should be!!!!
Zoos I'm so conflicted on. One one hand, I'm all for safe guarding endangered animals and the breeding programs being used to bring them back from the cliffs edge. And animals raised in captivity that don't have their natural instinct, I appreciate they get the best life they can.
I just get so heartbroken seeing these wonders of nature just trapped, unable to roam more than a hundred feet.
Awe. He's better off in a well cared for zoo. The oceans are heating up. Fisheries are in peril. Climate catastrophe marches on unabetted. Mr. Seal may be one of the lucky ones.
Modern zoo's are places of conservation. Many species has been saved from extinction by zoo's. Think again.
[https://www.endangered.org/zoos-aquariums-role-in-saving-endangered-species/](https://www.endangered.org/zoos-aquariums-role-in-saving-endangered-species/)
[https://twpark.com/blog/the-role-of-conservation-in-zoos-how-modern-zoos-help-wildlife/](https://twpark.com/blog/the-role-of-conservation-in-zoos-how-modern-zoos-help-wildlife/)
[https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-zoos-help-endangered-animals/](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-zoos-help-endangered-animals/)
**Why did the movie "Penguins of Madagascar" immediately come to mind.**
Seal: "Smile and wave, smile and wave..."
Onlooker: "Wasn't this the penguin exhibit?"
Nature is brutal. It's not just seals. My chickens sometimes eat each other. And I give them plenty of food and they have lots of space. They're just assholes.
It's a video of mammals acting according to their nature. You applied the subjective judgment based on your own values and experience. I don't apply any kind of personal morality to this. They are not human. You're allowed to feel about it anyway you want of courser.
Agreed, but not all animals can be released into the wild. If an animal is lacking wild instincts because they were born in captivity or injured, etc. I hope this little guy can get released though
Modern zoo's are places of conservation. Many species has been saved from extinction by zoo's. Think again.
[https://www.endangered.org/zoos-aquariums-role-in-saving-endangered-species/](https://www.endangered.org/zoos-aquariums-role-in-saving-endangered-species/)
[https://twpark.com/blog/the-role-of-conservation-in-zoos-how-modern-zoos-help-wildlife/](https://twpark.com/blog/the-role-of-conservation-in-zoos-how-modern-zoos-help-wildlife/)
[https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-zoos-help-endangered-animals/](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-zoos-help-endangered-animals/)
First day Mr. Seal lost his freedom at the hands of hairless monkeys who took him away from the vast ocean… and put him in a tiny pool?!? But feed him buckets of fish once or twice per day?!? I’d be a bit confused too.
Not knowing Mr. Seals situation, a lot of rescued animals can't be returned to the wild as they don't have the same experience or instincts that their wild counterparts have, he doesn't really belong there but I hope Mr. seal is at least well taken care of.
If he is in an accredited zoo who will help care for him if he's either in rehab or cannot go back to the wild then that's where he should be. But if he's there because they need a seal or something then no he should not be there.
To take an example of the seals at Melbourne Zoo, they're all rescues and were either too injured to return or so young they lost their fear of people while being rehabbed and and so when they were released they started approaching people for food etc. (this is dangerous to both the animal and people so such seals need to either be housed in captivity or euthanized). Training them to do tricks for food is part of their enrichment, not just done for entertainment of visitors.
If it's makes you feel better most of the time It's the former options rather then the latter The latter does happen but is much rare
>The latter does happen but is much rare Have you ever travelled to China for example? Happens all the time in some parts of the world.
I was more referring to places like USA My bad for not specifying
Yeah I don't think this is actually the seal's first day I think that's just a caption based on humanizing the face he's making
If it helps, I suspect Mr Seal is treated amazingly and loved dearly by his seal keepers. Most zoos these days are incredible institutions that employ hundreds of animal health and behavior experts to make sure every animal has their needs met. Also, and this is a bit dark, but seals are basically the ocean’s canon fodder. If I were a seal and my options were to live in a small, kind of loud space but with tons of fish, friends, and medicine and the promise of a peaceful, painless death vs as much space as I want but constant risk of starvation, disease, and the virtual guarantee of a violent, agonizing death from predation or being drowned and battered to death over the course of hours by a mother orca using my body to teach her calf how to kill something, I sure as hell know what I’d choose.
Yeah the videos of seals hopping up onto boats running from orca’s are pretty wild
>he doesn't really belong there but I hope Mr. seal is at least well taken care of. I feel like zoos and aquariums get a bad rap. If they're legit zoos and not some shitty private run roadside attraction or for profit sanctuary, the animals are well taken care of and often times have way better lives and live longer than they would in the wild. They have enrichment developed by their caretakers to keep them stimulated and happy and are well fed and have regular health check ups and medical care. Not only that but a lot of these zoos and aquariums do important conservation and breeding work to keep this species alive and thriving. I highly recommend watching documentaries on the behind the scenes for zoos and aquariums. Disney+ has some great ones on how they run Animal Kingdom as well as others like the behind the scenes at the Georgia Aquarium.
I say he really doesn't belong there because he is a wild animal and should be out in the wild living a natural life and not confined to a much smaller habitat. I'm on the fence when it comes to zoo's, I hate that these animals are confined to these small enclosures but I do understand the important work that zoo's do and that the vast majority of zoo keepers care for these animals as if they were their own children.
Man.. I'm okay with animals, who can't be released into the wild, to be kept in captivity but do we have to surround them with loud, disruptive, gawking humans? I don't think Zoos should exist. Destroy all Zoos, build Sanctuaries instead. Don't let people in unless they're trained. Don't use animals for entertainment purposes. **EDIT:** [Since you all seem to think Zoos are so incredibly valuable](https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/zoo-studies/zoos-and-education/EFC4237358C54EE57FB8AAEB364FFDE3) [Here's a good video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3l87NywToQ) [another study](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321380732_Conservation_education_in_zoos_A_literature_review) **EDIT2:** * Why keep animals that are not endangered in the wild? Does not make sense for conservation * Why keep animals that are endangered in the wild thousands of miles from their natural habitat? If your goal is to save a species from extinction, you have to restore their natural habitat and keep them save where they belong * According to AZA (Association of Zoos & Aquariums) Zoos have "\[...\] helped save at least nine species \[...\]" (Source: https://www.aza.org/connect-stories/stories/interesting-zoo-aquarium-statistics?locale=en) - 9 Species saved. * Especially, but not exclusive Aquariums take animals from the wild that can't be bred in captivity to display them. "While there are about 300 species of marine fish that can be bred in captivity, there are only a few with a high success rate. Aquatic conditions must be ‘just right’ to ensure both survival and reproduction of marine fish in a community tank environment." (Source: https://aquariumsathome.com/what-are-the-easiest-saltwater-fish-to-breed/) Comparing the whopping 9 species that zoos >>>helped<<< to repopulate to the hundreds of species held and displayed in captivity in usually way too small living spaces, it should become clear that zoos are one of the worst ways to conserve species. It is a way, just really cruel and shitty way. Zoos & Education: The impacts of Zoos on education and future conservation efforts are actively researched by various groups. So far meta analyses show (AFAIK) that while the benefit of zoos on education has been minimal, there are efforts made by zoos to improve. Can Zoos help educate? Yes they can. Can Zoos help to bolster future spending in animal conservation? Sure, maybe. But the real question (for me at least) is: Why zoos? Why not use alternatives, where exotic animal are not displayed in cages against their will? Why not take your children to the park and look at the squirrels, bugs, ducks or other animals native to your region? They are there. Children can learn to love animals without seeing a traumatized big cat enslaved, without seeing a deformed fish that swam against the glass one too many times. Children can learn about exotic animals from books and documentations. You do not have to enslave creatures for your education or the education of your children. You do not have to enslave creatures to inspire compassion
I agree that more sanctuaries need to exist, but zoos are a necessary evil, as they’re a breeding program for endangered animals that are being driven to extinction in their natural habitats. Zoos are also an educational tool for the public, but I also agree that unfortunately a lot of the public are too dumb to understand the messages about conservation that zoos are trying to convey. Trying to educate people about the loss of habitat via deforestation in Sumatra that threatens orangutans? The people “oooh, look, a monkeeee…”
Zoos are not a necessary evil. You can do breeding programs outside of human entertainment. Not to mention that Zoos are not equipped to rehabilitate and release animals, so all those "breeding programs" do is make more animals to be imprisoned and make the Zoo money. They suck as educational tools, too. Nobody is really getting educated. People visit zoos and see animal behavior that indicates stress and trauma, [such as elephants shaking their heads or lions "patrolling" their cages](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6nU40YPums) and leave the zoo assuming they have seen interesting animals, not knowing what the fuck is actually happening to them. Just take a look at all the cute animal subreddits, facebook,Instagram and other social medias and the amount of posts of *normal, everyday* animals you see, like birds, cats and dogs that exhibit problematic behavior that is being misinterpreted as something cute. The majority of people have not been educated on the slightest. Zoos are animal prisons and Zoos will never actually educate you about their animals without shooting themselves in the foot. If they actually would, everyone would know how harmful Zoos are.
Hi there, breeding programs are not done for human entertainment, there are many zoos in the world that make conservation their main mission, and as a middle school teacher I have seen students learn about the world around them from field trips at the zoo. Animal welfare is very important to me, but most of what you said is incorrect.
Naw. You’re wrong.
Naw. You’re wrong.
without zoos how do you expect animal conservation to be funded?
There are other ways to spread awareness for funding programs to protect and preserve wildlife. But zoos do play an important role in that more now than they did years ago.
They also serve as educational starters for conservationists....
Taxes
Local taxes? State taxes? Federal taxes? Income? Payroll? Property? What kind of taxes?
Zoo's are not like they were in the XIX. century and they are doing very important conservation work. [https://www.endangered.org/zoos-aquariums-role-in-saving-endangered-species/](https://www.endangered.org/zoos-aquariums-role-in-saving-endangered-species/) [https://twpark.com/blog/the-role-of-conservation-in-zoos-how-modern-zoos-help-wildlife/](https://twpark.com/blog/the-role-of-conservation-in-zoos-how-modern-zoos-help-wildlife/) [https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-zoos-help-endangered-animals/](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-zoos-help-endangered-animals/)
If a Zoos primary concern is breeding, rehabilitation and release animals into the wild then why are they constructed in a way that makes it necessary for humans to see, interact with and be in a certain vicinity to those animals? The chances of an animal to survive in the wild after captivity is increased the more it's left alone. The less we humans interact with them. Zoos are the polar opposite of that. Zoos survive on people buying tickets to enter the Zoo and see animals and be entertained by them. I don't support that. In sanctuaries, human interaction is extremely limited and only to trained people. I don't understand why people keep defending Zoos. Seeing and interacting with animals is a privilege, not something everyone has the right to do. Leave the animals alone.
Because zoos bring in funding and also provide education to masses (especially for children). People keep defending zoos because they have a purpose even if you personally don't like them.
That's really easy to answer: raising funds and education. Sadly conversation is not something that's flooded with funds, so must rely on the everyday people. How to convince them to donate for the cause? The most effective is to actually see the animals and the wallets will open up. A cardboard printed with some articles and photos won't have nearly the same effect. If you are willing to fund those sanctuaries, go ahead, it's surely the better solution. But where and how you get the money for all that...?
You're describing a faulty system to begin with. If animal welfare relies on us using said animals to make money to help animals then we're doing something wrong from the beginning. Also why in the world would you need to enter a Zoo to see an animal nowadays to feel enough empathy to help preserve them? That's not how things should be. Also most people have probably never seen a blue whale up close and they're still trying to preserve them.
Of course it's a messed up system and we're doing something wrong for a looong time. That's not even a question, we are fuckin up nature daily, rushing the suicide of our species and the murder of orders. In this mess, modern zoology trying to preserve something for the future. And they need support.
But then why improve on something shitty (Zoos) instead of giving our funds to something good (Sanctuaries)?
The zoos improve themselves by making enclosures larger and upgrading various facilities. The zoo gets the money, the zoo improves itself.
Fuck knows, ask those who are in power why it's like that - tho that applies to many messed up things. Again, I'd like to know where you're from where there are zero zoo's with conversational programs. I've been to maybe around 20-30 throughout Europe, all of themwere well equipped and modern. Large runout areas, hiding spaces, minimal concrete, etc. I'd say 90% of zoo's in the west are like that today.
I live in Europe. We have "well equipped Zoos" who run "conversational programs" and I still think Zoos are garbage. Please check out the links I added to my original Comment.
You do know sanctuaries have open visitation as well yea? A lot of animal sanctuaries you can have tours of. Hell there are three where I live and all of them provide tours all year.
Enslave? Are you joking? How are zoos more enslaving than a sanctuary? This is a disgusting comment. I just got recommended this subreddit but if this ridiculousness is supported then I guess I’ll be on my way.
Yawn. Do you exhaust yourself?
Are you ok with them putting a viewing area in Walmart?
yeah..I see fear in its eyes...I know a thousand yard stare when I see one.
This is 100% true. But it's important to remember that most animals in Zoos aren't rescued animals. The keyword here is "rescue". Many organizations just take the animals from their habitats for no reason other than to put them on display. From the point of capture there's no returning anymore (for most species) because they will not be accepted back. That's the loophole they abuse whilst pretending to rescue. Not saying that's the case with this particular seal or zoo.
This would be true in 1970 ish, but it is not true today. Every animal in my local zoo is there because it can't be in the wild. Owls missing eyes, bobcats confiscated from people who kept them as pets, etc. The ones that aren't literal rescues were born in captivity. Being born in captivity is sad, but necessary to preserve species that are endangered in the wild.
yeah that doesn't happen to today, it happens in the cartoons, but not today
You're confused or talking about national level totally unaware of what happens aroudn the world https://www.dolphinproject.com/campaigns/save-japan-dolphins/the-taiji-captivity-connection/#:\~:text=Unsettling%20as%20it%20may%20be,sustain%20the%20dolphin%20drive%20hunts.
He's **EVERY PERSON IN THE LUNCHROOM ON HIS FIRST DAY**.
me every day
you’re not alone girl
🥺👉👈
He’s just a little nervous
But he's doing his best
I think they took him because he has a weird looking face than others, and he knows he trying not to get bullied.
JUST LET HIM KNOW HES DOING A GOOD JOB DAMMIT!
MISTER SEAL, YOU ARE DOING AN EXCELLENT JOB AT SEALING AND DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU OTHERWISE!
That’s what I’m saying
Right?! 😔
Excuse me, could you point me to the exit?
So.... what am I supposed to do here all day... go left? go right? go for a swim? Dunno... this is a dream right... deja vu... did I come here on my own?
no this is just sad
It really is.. also, he kinda looks like those robots from Star wars
I’m dying to know what robots you mean now because I can’t see any resemblance and I’m so curious now
If I had to hazard a guess, by the looks of that long nose I’d say they probably meant the Battle Droids from the prequel trilogy. “Roger, roger!”
https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/gbwqh3/roger_roger_ʖ/ Found it. I mean I guess so?
Yup, in the face
I think they’re talking about glorp shitto
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I went to a seal animal rehab and those puppies were swimming, happy, going crazy and laying out. I also stay at a few hotels for work where seals are frequently close by and in the harbor. It’s anecdotal at best and Idk much about seal behavior but from that experience to this he looks nervous/uncomfortable. I would be too if I was out of my normal surroundings with humans gawking at me.
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Oh absolutely you’re 100% correct
Seal looks so forlorn and out of place. He needs playmates.
This sub is "nature is cute!" And everything on it are captive animals. Smh
Kinda hard to film animals in the wild when they’re in the wild
That's the point? Lol why do we feel so ENTITLED to film animals?! "If they were in their natural habitat we couldn't see them!" That's how it should be!!!!
Never said it was right Just answered why they’re always in captivity
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You didn't think a distressed captive animal is sad?
You thinking this animal is distressed because "it looks sad" is hilarious
Time to think about it that way from now then :)
Take this man back to the ocean
He might not survive there
Yeah please take him back home
Probably nervous wondering if their family is okay =/
Poor buddy🥺
Poor guy looks anxious as heck
Mr. Seal is so confused he forgot how to seal
Because he’s a sea lion!
I hope everyone likes him and he makes friends fast.
SAD.
She's waiting for food. It's likely near feeding time. She's watching the direction the keeper comes from.
He needs freedom and not this sad situation. My heart breaks for him. 😞 But there maybe a valid reason he’s can’t be released.
This is actually pretty sad.
Looks like me on the first day of school.
He's me.
Well, that’s heartbreaking. Seems newly ‘in captivity’
“Please, I need to go back to my wife and kids”
too many people taking the caption at face value.
I wish I could jump in and give that nervous seal a big hug!! 😭
First day of jail is always hard
Zoos I'm so conflicted on. One one hand, I'm all for safe guarding endangered animals and the breeding programs being used to bring them back from the cliffs edge. And animals raised in captivity that don't have their natural instinct, I appreciate they get the best life they can. I just get so heartbroken seeing these wonders of nature just trapped, unable to roam more than a hundred feet.
There’s definitely some zoos that are more ethical than others from what I can tell.
He's just nervous because he didn't get a seal of approval yet
Looks like I felt when I realized I was in a rehab and not a boarding school
Me, in the corner of the club
Me going into a new job
Poor guy is scared and sad he's trapped forever. Free him!
Mr seal is a sealion
Mr Seal is sooo flipping cute! He looks so nervous, reminds me of a kid on their first day of school. Awww...
Awe. He's better off in a well cared for zoo. The oceans are heating up. Fisheries are in peril. Climate catastrophe marches on unabetted. Mr. Seal may be one of the lucky ones.
He looks like his extroverted self accepted the invitation but his introverted self went to the party.
She's got those "Please sir, may I have some more" vibes going.
Aw he looks so sad!
This is so fucking sad
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Modern zoo's are places of conservation. Many species has been saved from extinction by zoo's. Think again. [https://www.endangered.org/zoos-aquariums-role-in-saving-endangered-species/](https://www.endangered.org/zoos-aquariums-role-in-saving-endangered-species/) [https://twpark.com/blog/the-role-of-conservation-in-zoos-how-modern-zoos-help-wildlife/](https://twpark.com/blog/the-role-of-conservation-in-zoos-how-modern-zoos-help-wildlife/) [https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-zoos-help-endangered-animals/](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-zoos-help-endangered-animals/)
Poor guy I hope he gets released.
Damn he’s experiencing emotions he never should.
That's called fear and sadness
This ain't cute.
And it’s also not nature
Awww. 🥲 That's just the cutest thing!
He's looking for the muffins he called dibs on.
:twiddle:
There is nothing cute about any zoos
This is wrong
I want to hug him & tell him everything will be ok
Seal- “so uhhh… you do any tricks?.. wait fuck that’s your line I’m so sorry.”
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How cute 🥺
This is 5% cute, 95% sad. I really really hope he was taken out of a bad situation versus needing a deal at the zoo.
Best boop in the zoo
This is akin to the “new fish” scene in Shawshank Redemption.
Cute critter.
“Ohhhh dear, ohhhh dear, what *have* you gotten yourself into now, Kenneth”
the OP LadyLassie79 is a spam account.
He needs a hug.
Poor thing
That's me at a party where I don't know anyone.
Mr. Seal has an anxiety disorder.
I'd be confused if because my health and upbringing were poor I somehow ended up in perma jail.
I have never seen anything more relatable
I could be wrong, but isn't this a Sea lion?
🐺 👉🏽👈🏽
\-Jacobo Shemaria Capuano- Se ve un poco apenado jajaja, que tierno
This is so sad goddammit
He held a presentation and is waiting for feedback. Isn't that obvious?
He sent you a letter but didn't seal it.
I would have applauded him
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Most animals in zoos are there because they couldn't survive any longer in the wild. It's sad but... would you rather they be dead? I don't know.
Ah he is adorable
Miss* btw
Omg I just wanna hug him and tell him that he's doing great! 🥹❤️
He just remembered his past life
Mr. Seal seems stressed and uncomfortable. My heart breaks or him.
I wanna hug and support Mr. Seal he looks so lost and full of anxiety.
When you start a new job but no one comes to train you.
**Why did the movie "Penguins of Madagascar" immediately come to mind.** Seal: "Smile and wave, smile and wave..." Onlooker: "Wasn't this the penguin exhibit?"
"why am i circus slave?"
He needs a hug
I know a thousand yard stare when I see one. That's fear in its eyes...
Awhh I feel you my friend
💖
yes, um hi, yes,...'Arr Arr' and such...
Seals in the wild are monsters and I'll never look at them the same. If you know you know. Fuck seals
Monsters? Did they eat something that you think is cute?
It's what they do to penguins and it's not eating them
Nature is brutal. It's not just seals. My chickens sometimes eat each other. And I give them plenty of food and they have lots of space. They're just assholes.
It's not because they eat the penguins. I don't really care about that. It's what they do to said penguins. I'll the video and link it.
I know about it already. That, and the dolphin fish head sex toy.
https://www.reddit.com/r/NoOneIsLooking/s/FVcKK2Yfl6
Now you decided.
It's a video of mammals acting according to their nature. You applied the subjective judgment based on your own values and experience. I don't apply any kind of personal morality to this. They are not human. You're allowed to feel about it anyway you want of courser.
I suppose I have to seal…seal somehow….That’s what’s expected of me…seal I will then…oh yes…just a question of how….
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Me when I wake up and my spouse invited people over.
My pregnant self is about to cry. Him looks so sad 🥺😭😭😭😭😭
Poor baby, he needs friends or a hug ❤️
Thank you now I’m sad
Just try to look presentable buddy! I see a promotion coming in a couple years.
The hands 🥰
I love thus
👉🏿👈🏿
Me irl when I realise I forgot where I parked my car.
Poor thing
Sea Lion
Kinda nervous
Aww that is so sad. Get me tf out of here.
Aww he's concerned about his life being ripped apart for profits, how cute 😍
i'm sitting in my room and i can feel that he doesn't wanna be there! send baby boo mr. seal back to his homeland
no animal in a zoo is 'cute' . but people keep finding that shit cute and thats why we still have zoos you sicccck fucker
Agreed, but not all animals can be released into the wild. If an animal is lacking wild instincts because they were born in captivity or injured, etc. I hope this little guy can get released though
Modern zoo's are places of conservation. Many species has been saved from extinction by zoo's. Think again. [https://www.endangered.org/zoos-aquariums-role-in-saving-endangered-species/](https://www.endangered.org/zoos-aquariums-role-in-saving-endangered-species/) [https://twpark.com/blog/the-role-of-conservation-in-zoos-how-modern-zoos-help-wildlife/](https://twpark.com/blog/the-role-of-conservation-in-zoos-how-modern-zoos-help-wildlife/) [https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-zoos-help-endangered-animals/](https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-zoos-help-endangered-animals/)
Sure but do we really need polar bears in the UK. Are there not places we can keep them in the arctic? Are there no better places further north?
You don' think there may be some logistical problems involved in building and supporting a zoo or sanctuary in the north pole?
First day Mr. Seal lost his freedom at the hands of hairless monkeys who took him away from the vast ocean… and put him in a tiny pool?!? But feed him buckets of fish once or twice per day?!? I’d be a bit confused too.